API Web Developer

About the role

Substance is looking for an API Web Developer to join its development team. You will design, build and maintain robust APIs that connect different systems and applications, ensuring efficient communication between platforms and a good user experience.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop high-performance RESTful APIs for internal and external clients
• Work with front-end developers and other stakeholders to integrate APIs with user-facing features
• Ensure security, performance and reliability through testing and documentation
• Monitor and optimise API performance using analytics and user feedback
• Take part in the architecture process and help evolve the technology stack
• Troubleshoot API issues and manage bug fixes and updates
• Stay up to date with new technologies and industry trends

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in API development, focused on RESTful services
• Ability to work in an Agile environment, including sprint planning
• Good problem-solving skills, attention to detail and strong communication skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Node.js, Python, Ruby or Java
• Strong understanding of API design, including security and versioning
• Experience with API documentation tools such as Swagger or Postman is preferred
• Familiarity with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB)